Megkívánt

Megkívánt is a Hungarian adjective derived from the verb megkíván, which means to require, to demand, or to desire. The word describes something that is desired or required within a particular context. Depending on the context, megkívánt can emphasize either a formal requirement or a strongly hoped-for quality.

Etymology and form: The term combines the prefix meg-, the verb kíván (to desire or want), and the suffix -t, which marks past participle adjectives in Hungarian. As a participial adjective, megkívánt conveys that something has been demanded, requested, or deemed necessary in relation to a situation.

Semantic range and usage: In everyday language, megkívánt can mean both “desired” and “required,” though the exact meaning is context-dependent. In formal, administrative, or legal language, megkívánt often aligns with “required” or “mandated,” while kívánt is more commonly used for things that are merely desired. Megkívánt tends to appear in phrases describing conditions, documents, quantities, or standards that must be met.

Common collocations: megkívánt feltételek (the required conditions), megkívánt dokumentumok (the required documents), megkívánt mennyiség (the required amount), megkívánt határidő (the required deadline). In many casual contexts, speakers choose kívánt or szükséges instead, depending on nuance.

Examples: A pályázat benyújtásához megkívánt dokumentumok listája a honlapon található. A projekt megkívánt határideje június elseje. The first example emphasizes the documents that are required; the second states a mandatory deadline.

See also: kíván, kívánatos, szükséges, kötelező.